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Austin Festivals

Little Simz performing at the T-Mobile Stage at Austin City Limits on October 6, 2023.

Liveshot: Little Simz commands the stage, raptures audience with her ACL debut

Katie Chang, Life&Arts Desk Editor October 8, 2023

Against a trio of robe-clad silhouettes, Simbiatu Ajikawo, known by her stage name Little Simz, entered the stage. Dressed in an oversized button-up and a black tie, the rapper seized the audience’s...

Thee Sacred Souls performing at the Honda Stage at Austin City Limits on October 6, 2023.

Liveshot: Thee Sacred Souls bring their sweet soul sound to ACL

Katie Chang, Life&Arts Desk Editor October 8, 2023

Love imbued the air as Thee Sacred Souls brought a mix of 60s soul and 70s groove back to Austin. In orange-tinted sunglasses, collared button-ups and high-waisted slacks, the trio opened their ACL...

Rina Sawayama performs at the Honda stage at ACL on Oct. 7, 2023.

Liveshot: Rina Sawayama executes hit-heavy ACL set with multiple outfit changes

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Editor October 8, 2023

Pop icon Rina Sawayama took to the Honda Stage on Saturday, adorned in a gorgeous white flowy dress. She sang the first lyrics to her set opener “Hold The Girl”: “Reach inside and hold you close...

Declan Mckenna performs on the Honda stage at ACL on Oct. 7, 2023.

Liveshot: Declan McKenna delivers true-to-form energetic performance at ACL

Mimi Calzada, Life&Arts Editor October 8, 2023

On Saturday, day two of ACL weekend one, Declan McKenna’s performance on the American Express stage kicked off with a recording of “Dedicated To The One I Love” by The Mamas & The Papas. The...

Kendrick Lamar performs on the American Express stage at ACL on Oct. 6, 2023.

Liveshot: Kendrick Lamar attempts to perform a full show despite his late arrival

Mimi Calzada and Katie Chang October 8, 2023

As thousands of festival-goers gathered around the American Express stage in anticipation of Kendrick Lamar’s slated 8:40 p.m. performance time, a message flashed on the screens on either side of the...

Kali Uchis drops Austin City Limits Music Festival

Kali Uchis drops Austin City Limits Music Festival

Andrea Arias-Zarate and Evelyn Martinez October 6, 2023

Despite Latinx artists’ dominating the music sphere in recent years, Austin City Limits Music Festival did not offer much variety in their headliners. Kali Uchis, the only Latina headliner this year,...

Most memorable moments throughout ACL history

Most memorable moments throughout ACL history

Diego Saldaña and Mimi Calzada October 3, 2023

Since 2002, Austin City Limits has thrived bringing legendary artists to Austin for its Zilker Metropolitan Park weekend takeovers. Through the years, performances by renowned artists and unexpected events...

Austin gospel quartet The Moriah Sisters on ACL, empowering people to love

Austin gospel quartet The Moriah Sisters on ACL, empowering people to love

Mehana Ondreyka, General Life&Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

For Janice Lee of The Moriah Sisters, making music with family poses a challenge that she cherishes. Formed 29 years ago out of Greater Mount Moriah Primitive Baptist Church, Austin native gospel quartet...

Five LGBTQ+ artists to see at Austin City Limits

Five LGBTQ+ artists to see at Austin City Limits

Trisha Dasgupta, Associate Life&Arts Editor October 3, 2023

Steadily featuring more diverse artists every year, Austin City Limits’ lineup looks much different than when it first started in 2002. Texas’ biggest music festival, ACL, is a great way to see long-beloved...

Quiz: Which ACL food vendor to visit based on your favorite ACL artists

Quiz: Which ACL food vendor to visit based on your favorite ACL artists

Trinity Orosco, General Life&Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

With 50 food vendors provided at Austin City Limits and over 100 performances, it can be hard for festivalgoers to find the time to visit each one. The Daily Texan created this quiz so attendees can enjoy...

ACL 2023 headliners playlist

ACL 2023 headliners playlist

Minza Mirza and Tyler Pullum October 3, 2023

This year’s ACL lineup consists of a wide-ranging group of artists from genres such as alternative folk to electronic R&B. The eclectic nature of ACL can seem exciting yet daunting. Which stage deserves...

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